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[Yommie]

Avtovaz compares the cars with Chinese 12:43 - Social Bites

The average localization level of Lada cars is now more than 90%. reports Avtovaz reference to the president of Maxim Sokolov. “Today, the average localization level of Lada brand cars is more than 90%. If we talk about Niva - this is 99.5%. Probably according to the legend - 99.8%.”…

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[Yommie]

The Russians called three reliable Japanese transitions with 17:36 kilometers - Social Bites

Among the Japanese passages used in 1.5 million rubles, you can find a few valuable options from Toyota, Mazda and Nissan brands. This was reported as "Gazeta.ru" by the Director of the Development of Yuri Chistovov's franching network. “The Toyota Rav4, the fourth generation, is one of the most...

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Autoexpert Akimova commented on the restart of business activities Toyota 17:52 - Social Bites

The recording of the new portal of the Japanese company in Russia Toyota does not guarantee the brand to return to the market. "Automatic Rule" about this newspaper. “The registration of the portal is not a guarantee of return. Companies usually support legal formalities even after leaving the...

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[Yommie]

New automobile sales in Russia collapsed 45% 14:31 - Social Bites

In March 2025, new automobiles and light commercial automobile sales in Russia are 82.6 thousand units with 45% less than year ago. reports European Business Association (AEB). According to the results of the three months of 2025, the Russian automobile market decreased by 26% and 254 thousand...

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[Yommie]

Moskvich plant summarized sales results for March

In March Moskvich plant sold 1.2 thousand cars. At the end of the 1st quarter of 2025 in Russia it was sold 3.4 thousand cars Moskvich. This was reported to the agency AUTOSTAT in the press service of the enterprise, noting that the brand Moskvich keeps the market share in the 1st quarter at the...

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[Yommie]

The updated LADA Largus CNG has gone on sale

AVTOVAZ has announced the start of sales of modernized dual-fuel LADA Largus CNG station wagons and vans. Now gas cylinders are located under the body floor, which preserves the volume of the luggage compartment and the standard 50-liter gas tank, according to the official website of the...

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[Yommie]

30% of passenger cars in Russia are crossovers and SUVs

At the beginning of this year in our country there were 14.11 million crossovers and SUVs, which is 29.7% of all passenger cars. Such data were obtained by the experts of

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[Yommie]

About 2,000 Toyota vehicles will be recalled in Russia for engine replacement

Toyota Motor LLC on March 31 launched a recall campaign that will affect a total of 1,913 Toyota LC 300 and LX 600 vehicles sold between April 2001 and February 2022, according to the official website of Rosstandart. The reason for the recall is a specific V35A engine.

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Dealers have not ruled out a reduction in prices for used cars

When demand decreases, we can probably expect a correction of prices for used cars - by about 5 - 10% depending on the segment and specific region. This opinion was expressed to the agency

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[Yommie]

Production of new 6-speed manual transmissions for UAZ Profi and Sollers pickup trucks has started

Production of new 6-speed manual transmissions has started at the plant

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[Yommie]

https://en.napinfo.ru/news/avtoprestizh-bought-the-volgograd-belgee-geely-and-knewstar-dealer/

04/04/2025
Avtoprestizh bought the Volgograd Belgee, Geely and Knewstar dealer
The Perm automobile holding Avtoprestizh became the owner of the Volgograd Geely, Belgee and Knewstar dealer.

Up-to-date information has already appeared on the holding's website that the organization is an official dealer of the above-mentioned brands in Volgograd and operates at the address of the purchased center. The company's management does not comment on the transaction.

Recall that earlier, Avtoprestizh in Volgograd specialized only in sales of used cars.

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https://en.napinfo.ru/news/kia-forte-has-been-registered-for-russia/

04/04/2025
KIA Forte has been registered for Russia
KIA has registered a new Forte model in Russia, according to the data from the Federal Institute for Industrial Property.

The FIPS data contains information about the name and logo of the model, which is an almost identical copy of KIA Cerato sedan, previously officially sold in Russia. It should be noted that registration does not mean an early premiere on the Russian market, but it secures ownership of the brand for future use in the Russian Federation.

Recall that at the moment, the Korean C-class sedan is being imported to Russia under the parallel import scheme.

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https://en.napinfo.ru/news/the-new-tank-700-version-will-appear-in-russia/

04/04/2025
The new Tank 700 version will appear in Russia
The premium Tank 700 SUV has received a new version Hi-Performance in Russia. According to the brand's press service, the novelty will take its place in the line-up between versions Superior and Edition One.

Externally, the new version is similar to Superior, but differs from it in 22-inch wheel disks, a 220 V outlet in the trunk, and the ability to connect external equipment with a power of up to 3.3 kW.

The power plant, similar to that of the version Edition One, is hybrid and represented by 354-HP V6 unit, as well as an electric motor. The maximum total capacity is 517 HP, the electric range is up to 100 km, and acceleration to 100 km/h take the model 5.9 seconds.

The start of novelty sales is scheduled for the current season. The cost will be revealed towards the market launch date.

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https://en.napinfo.ru/news/stt-presented-a-van-on-the-gazelle-next-chassis-at-the-camper-forum-in-kolomna/

04/04/2025
STT presented a van on the Gazelle Next chassis at the Camper Forum in Kolomna
The Modern Transport Technologies took part in the annual forum of manufacturers of mobile homes and equipment for motor tourism and camping called Camper Forum in Kolomna, where it presented a project of mobile home based on the Gazelle NEXT production vehicle, which was developed jointly with AKROSS.

An all-metal Gazelle NEXT van with a long wheelbase (3,745 mm) was chosen as the basis. The residential module is fully mounted inside the van body. The vehicle has a rear air suspension, which has a positive effect on smooth running. The 150-HP G2.5 diesel engine is installed under the hood, coupled with 5-speed manual gear box.

The vehicle is equipped with a kitchen with a modern induction hob, refrigerator and sink. Optionally, the kitchen can be equipped with a microwave. The residential module includes a full bathroom with a toilet. The mobile home's energy independence is provided by a generator and two gel batteries, and solar panels are installed on the roof for additional recharging. All engineering systems are controlled from a single console.

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[Yommie]

It was known which cars were driving 19:20 - Social Bites

Kia Rio is the most common car model in Moscow in 2025. About it reports "Autostat information." “According to the beginning of 2025, Avtostat Info was recorded in Moscow, 39 million cars were recorded in Moscow, which is 1% more than the second half of 2024. While the fleet of…

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